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Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX30

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is PL150
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX30, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL210 was announced 18 months before the WX30 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TL210 grades against the WX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony WX30

 TL210 WX30 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Samsung TL210

 WX30 TL210 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 18 months
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony WX30

 TL210 WX30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL210 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the TL210 and the WX30.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TL210 and WX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL210 and WX30.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX30 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older TL210 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 Portrait photography features
Sony WX30 Portrait photography features
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (177g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL210
Sports photography with Sony WX30
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Travel photography camera
59
has focus by touch
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (177g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Landscape photography camera
36
rather wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
42
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX30 as a Vlogging camera
27
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (177 grams)
35
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sony WX30
 Samsung TL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Alternate name PL150 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2011-07-25
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-135mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177 grams (0.39 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-07B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $230 $259